While tipping isn't required or included in the price of your car transport, it's a kind gesture that goes directly to your driver. For example, just like you would tip hairdressers who gave you a great haircut, you would want to tip a car transport driver who provided great service.

Yes, it is customary and highly appreciated to tip drivers who deliver cars in 2026, whether it's a valet, a car transport driver, or a dealership delivery person. For a standard valet delivery at a hotel or restaurant, the 2026 norm is $5 to $10. If you are having a car delivered to your home via a professional transport service (shipping a car across states), the tip should be more substantial, typically $20 to $50 depending on the distance and the driver's help with inspection and unloading. For a dealership employee delivering a new car "concierge-style," a tip of $10 to $20 is appropriate for their time and the convenience provided. While these drivers are often paid a base wage, the physical labor of securing the vehicle and the responsibility of navigating a multi-thousand-dollar asset safely to your door makes a gratuity a standard "thank you" for a job well done.